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Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer

What Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer is & what it does

Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer is a synthetic, oil-soluble polymer built from fatty dimer acid esters linked with propanediol. In skincare and color cosmetics it works as an emollient and thickening or texturizing agent, giving products a cushiony, conditioned feel. A notable property is its ability to add body and a smooth, non-greasy slip to anhydrous and oil-rich formulas.

What does Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer do in skincare?

It works as an emollient and texturizing or thickening agent. This oil-soluble polymer adds body and a cushiony, smooth, non-greasy slip to oil-rich and anhydrous products such as balms and color cosmetics.

Is Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer natural or synthetic?

It is a synthetic polymer, built from fatty dimer acid esters linked with propanediol. Some of its building blocks are derived from plant-based fatty materials, but the finished ingredient is chemically synthesized.

Is Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer comedogenic?

There is no widely established comedogenicity rating for this specific polymer. It is a large, oil-soluble texturizing ingredient, and how a finished product behaves on acne-prone skin depends on the full formula, so patch testing is sensible if you are breakout-prone.

Sunscreens with Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer

We rate 16 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

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